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Legal Operations Success In an Uncertain Economy

Ari Kaplan

In the uncertain economy that is characterizing the first quarter of the year, there remains a significant emphasis on demonstrating value to secure new resources.

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Can a Debtor That Has No Ongoing Business Operations Reorganize Under Chapter 11 In Good Faith?

Lawrence J. Kotler & Roxanne J. Indelicato

In a recent decision, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas (the court) addressed whether a debtor that has no independent assets or ongoing business operations can reorganize under Chapter 11 in good faith.

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How to Waste Time and Money In Legal Marketing

Gina F. Rubel

Almost daily, I receive an email promising better SEO rankings, better news pick up for a law firm press release, a better law firm website, blog and social media content that will bring in clients, and access to contacts across the globe. Unfortunately, these sales pitches are usually a colossal waste of time. Here are some examples of solicitations that should be deleted as soon as you receive them.

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Handling IP Ownership Issues In Remote Work

Sarah Schaedler & Jennifer T. Criss

Even with legal assumptions that certain intellectual property rights in works created by employees are owned by the employer, these should not be relied upon exclusively. A well-drafted employee-agreement form is increasingly essential in light of the explosive growth of remote and flexible work arrangements.

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New York Federal Jury Rejects First Amendment Defense In 'MetaBirkins' NFT Standoff

Todd Larson & Yonatan Shefa

Perhaps no other area in the technology sector — save perhaps the recent explosion of generative AI models — has raised as many thorny intellectual property issues as the proliferation of Non-Fungible Tokens, or NFTs. Leading the charge have been cases addressing whether NFT makers who utilize other parties' trademarks can turn to the First Amendment as a defense to trademark infringement.

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How to Strike a Deal In a Stagnant Net Lease Market

Chad Kurz

Transactions have slowed in just about every category for commercial real estate and net lease is no exception. The reasons are myriad for that but let's boil them down.

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Top 7 Reasons Firms Are Leveraging Experience Data

Jason Noble

Looking forward, firms appear to be counting on rate increases to maintain profitability, but there are signs that clients are likely to be more resistant to further rate hikes as payments slow down and realization was in decline at the end of 2022.

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The Criminal Division's Enforcement Policy: What's New for Companies Deciding Whether to Voluntarily Disclose?

Jacqueline C. Wolff

Since the DOJ announced a new policy under which companies that voluntarily disclosed violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act has attempted to encourage companies to voluntarily disclose all manner of criminal misconduct beyond violations of just the FCPA, while general counsels worldwide have been wrestling with the question of whether and when it is in the company's best interest to so disclose.

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Shrinking Demand? Top 7 Reasons Firms Are Leveraging Experience Data

Jason Noble

While the competition for outside legal services has never been more intense, the strategic approach firms take — including a strategic approach to technology — will define whether the market pressures are a threat or opportunity.

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J&J Gets Stay In Talc Chapter 11 Dismissal

Amanda Bronstad

Johnson & Johnson's talc bankruptcy may be on its last legs, but it's still standing — at least for a while. On February 13, Johnson & Johnson subsidiary LTL Management petitioned the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit to rehear its Jan. 30 decision dismissing its Chapter 11 case

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